I always appreciated Tatulli’s ability to weave depth of meaning into the strip, whether in the dialog or in nuances of expression. I haven’t yet seen that in the Steenz reboot. It’s still early for her, and maybe she’ll find a way, but she has big shoes to fill.
There are a number of subtle touches in this specific strip that I love, but that people who aren’t familiar with Philadelphia wouldn’t get.
First of all, Heart and her mother are discussing change while walking on Pine Street—-Philadelphia’s “Antiques Row”. In other words, “out with the old/in with the new”.
Another nice touch is the blue, vintage “Inquirer” box. The “Philadelphia Inquirer” is the local paper that publishes “Heart”. Current “Inquirer” boxes are white.
By this point Steenz is doing well enough that I expect to keep reading, while I would probably never even have picked up her version if it were launched as a new strip (which, let’s face it, in effect it is). I hope the benefit of getting hundreds of extra eyes on her work from Day 1 has been worth the inevitable invidious comparisons of her strip to that of her accomplished and beloved predecessor!
Mark should have bagged doing LIO instead. the changes don’t work. Also this also explains why Schultz didn’t allow Peanuts to continue. He did not want and changes made to the chactors OR the way they HE drew them.
To all the haters of Steenz if you can’t respect Mark Tatulli decision here then your doing nothing but disrespecting that decision. So quit your gripping and move on because he chose Lio who in a lot of respects gives him more freedom than Heart would allow.
Steenz offers a new prospective and I appreciate her for that. For some the old Heart represented your security blanket. It’s like hearing about the good old days. The problem is that the good old days were nothing but youthful innocence that gradually went away as we grew up into the world around us.
There really were no good old days except what we perceive it to be.
Don’t like the artwork, fine, move on. Don’t like where the story’s going, fine, move on.
Don’t like anything about it, fine, you made your voice heard now its time to move on because just like the day before to the day after tomorrow whether your here or not, its coming whether you like it or not as with Steenz’s version of Heart.
I’m sorry, is this the last Tatulli strip, or next week? I remember reading somewhere the date of May 24, but I don’t remember if that meant that was the date of the last Tatulli or the 1st Steenz Sunday
“The only constant is change” – Heraclitus. We have had a change of Heart, and not everyone likes it. However, we must deal with it. I, too, will miss this Heart, and her outrageous costumes, but am looking forward seeing what Steenz is going to do. Thank you once again, Mark, for the many years of fun with Heart & co. See you in the Lio pages.
I would continue to follow and give the new artist a chance, but Heart needs to continue to look like Heart and she didn’t even try. All comics change a little when other cartoonists take over, but this is way too drastic…call it something else.
codycab over 4 years ago
This animation will always be missed.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 4 years ago
This, I think, marks the final apperance of Mr. Tatulli’s byline in this strip.
It was a fun ride, though I’m enjoying Steenz’ take on the character.
droosan Premium Member over 4 years ago
Indeed it was a fun ride .. and, I’m likewise agreed on Steenz’ Heart of the City.
I’ve enjoyed HotC for the past 18 years .. and I’m looking forward to at least 18 more..!
Best wishes to you, Mr. Tatulli .. and many thanks..!
Barb Dosco over 4 years ago
Like this much better!
fudominic355 over 4 years ago
This feels like a reference to the change in the art style and author
Doctor Toon over 4 years ago
I do agree that the comic is still good and I really don’t have a problem with the new art for what it is
My problem is that even with the changes Mark made in his art style recently, the characters were recognizable
The new art is so far off that I could hardly tell who was supposed to be who for the first few days
janlovenduski over 4 years ago
I have loved Heart for years. I will miss the art work. But best wishes to the new writer.
The Legend of Brandon Sawyer over 4 years ago
Thank you Mark For all your hard work
Eric Sobocinski Premium Member over 4 years ago
I always appreciated Tatulli’s ability to weave depth of meaning into the strip, whether in the dialog or in nuances of expression. I haven’t yet seen that in the Steenz reboot. It’s still early for her, and maybe she’ll find a way, but she has big shoes to fill.
Durak Premium Member over 4 years ago
Very clever. You gotta work on your timing though ;)
stringer831 over 4 years ago
There are a number of subtle touches in this specific strip that I love, but that people who aren’t familiar with Philadelphia wouldn’t get.
First of all, Heart and her mother are discussing change while walking on Pine Street—-Philadelphia’s “Antiques Row”. In other words, “out with the old/in with the new”.
Another nice touch is the blue, vintage “Inquirer” box. The “Philadelphia Inquirer” is the local paper that publishes “Heart”. Current “Inquirer” boxes are white.
Thank you, Mr. Tatulli.
Jefano Premium Member over 4 years ago
By this point Steenz is doing well enough that I expect to keep reading, while I would probably never even have picked up her version if it were launched as a new strip (which, let’s face it, in effect it is). I hope the benefit of getting hundreds of extra eyes on her work from Day 1 has been worth the inevitable invidious comparisons of her strip to that of her accomplished and beloved predecessor!
miafiori over 4 years ago
I want the old heart back
Godzilla2016 over 4 years ago
I forgot what I was gonna say. But I feel like this strip said it for me.
micsal Premium Member over 4 years ago
Mark should have bagged doing LIO instead. the changes don’t work. Also this also explains why Schultz didn’t allow Peanuts to continue. He did not want and changes made to the chactors OR the way they HE drew them.
Josieq over 4 years ago
Even how we look can change!
James Gifford Premium Member over 4 years ago
So… Is MT going to continue drawing Sundays?
Ib12us over 4 years ago
To all the haters of Steenz if you can’t respect Mark Tatulli decision here then your doing nothing but disrespecting that decision. So quit your gripping and move on because he chose Lio who in a lot of respects gives him more freedom than Heart would allow.
Steenz offers a new prospective and I appreciate her for that. For some the old Heart represented your security blanket. It’s like hearing about the good old days. The problem is that the good old days were nothing but youthful innocence that gradually went away as we grew up into the world around us.
There really were no good old days except what we perceive it to be.
Don’t like the artwork, fine, move on. Don’t like where the story’s going, fine, move on.
Don’t like anything about it, fine, you made your voice heard now its time to move on because just like the day before to the day after tomorrow whether your here or not, its coming whether you like it or not as with Steenz’s version of Heart.
JCDaly over 4 years ago
I’m sorry, is this the last Tatulli strip, or next week? I remember reading somewhere the date of May 24, but I don’t remember if that meant that was the date of the last Tatulli or the 1st Steenz Sunday
atomicdog over 4 years ago
Message!
kodipepper over 4 years ago
I wonder if they posted this because of all of us who don’t like the new Heart comic.
ShadowBeast Premium Member over 4 years ago
And with this being the last of the Tatulli-strips, I’m done here. R.I.P. Heart of the City.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
“The only constant is change” – Heraclitus. We have had a change of Heart, and not everyone likes it. However, we must deal with it. I, too, will miss this Heart, and her outrageous costumes, but am looking forward seeing what Steenz is going to do. Thank you once again, Mark, for the many years of fun with Heart & co. See you in the Lio pages.
TAKE IT AWAY, STEENZ!!
mccollunsky over 4 years ago
So this is the last Tatulli strip? I’m going to miss this style , but glad it existed and thankful for the years of enjoyment.
Guy Steele Premium Member over 4 years ago
A heartfelt thank you, Mr. Tatulli. Now, Steenz: RUN WITH IT! :-)
lindz.coop Premium Member over 4 years ago
I would continue to follow and give the new artist a chance, but Heart needs to continue to look like Heart and she didn’t even try. All comics change a little when other cartoonists take over, but this is way too drastic…call it something else.
Decepticomic over 3 years ago
I’m ok with the new art style, but this Addy is still the best Addy.
benjnavarro28 over 2 years ago
This strip is about COVID right? Why is “change is good” the message of this strip when the changes Heart talks about were really not good?